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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Dia de Portugal/Portugal Day

Newark's large Portuguese heritage weekend in the Ironbound, with a parade on Ferry Street and a street festival of folk dancing, Portuguese performers and food at Peter Francisco Park.

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Event Atlas · Essex County

Latino and Hispanic · Newark, Essex County

Dia de Portugal/Portugal Day is a Latino and Hispanic celebration in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, with listed dates from June 11 through June 13, 2027.

ConfirmedFree
When
June 11–13, 2027
Weekend around June 10 (Portugal Day)
Fri 7 PM-11:30 PM; Sat 12 PM-11:30 PM; Sun 9 AM-10:30 PM (2026, per Montclair Girl)
Where
Peter Francisco Park
20 Ferry Street
Newark, NJ 07105 · Essex County
Directions
Admission
Free
Free
Organized by
Dia de Portugal Newark
Nonprofit
Since 1979 (28th annual festival in 2026 per Montclair Girl)
Official siteDirections

What to expect

  • Parade on Ferry Street
  • Street festival at Peter Francisco Park
  • Portuguese recording artists and folk dancing
  • 5K run
  • Fado Night and Honorary Gala in lead-up

2026 Confirmed

June 12–14, 2026, Fri 7 PM-11:30 PM; Sat 12 PM-11:30 PM; Sun 9 AM-10:30 PM.

2027 Dates TBD

  • June 11–13, 2027

Plan your visit

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Near Newark Penn Station

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Sources

Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.